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Littlebury

Civil Parish in Essex Uttlesford

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Littlebury

Road junction northeast of Strethall Church
Road junction northeast of Strethall Church Credit: Colin Park

Littlebury is a civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of the town of Saffron Walden, Littlebury covers an area of around 7.5 square miles. The parish consists of the villages of Littlebury, Littlebury Green, and Catmere End.

The landscape of Littlebury is characterized by rolling countryside, with farmland and woodland surrounding the villages. The area is known for its picturesque beauty, with charming cottages and historic buildings dotting the landscape. The parish is also home to a number of listed buildings, including St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Littlebury offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle, attracting residents who appreciate the tranquility and natural beauty of the countryside. The village has a small community, with a population of approximately 600 people. Amenities within the parish include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub.

The parish is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good road links to Saffron Walden, Cambridge, and London. The M11 motorway is easily accessible, providing convenient access to the capital and other parts of the country.

Littlebury is surrounded by opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also rich in history, with archaeological sites and historic landmarks to explore. Overall, Littlebury offers a charming and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.031826/0.190666 or Grid Reference TL5039. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road junction northeast of Strethall Church
Road junction northeast of Strethall Church
Icknield Way Trail looking southwest at Strethall Field
Icknield Way Trail looking southwest at Strethall Field
Track leading north from Strethall
Track leading north from Strethall
Strethall - Church of St Mary the Virgin
Strethall - Church of St Mary the Virgin
St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex Almost entirely obscured by trees, Strethall church stands by a farm in a remote part of north Essex. The church dates back to the 11th century and has a Saxon nave with a fine Saxon chancel arch. The chancel and tower are 15th century.
St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex
Almost entirely obscured by trees, Strethall church stands by a farm in a remote part of north Essex. The church dates back to the 11th century and has a Saxon nave with a fine Saxon chancel arch. The chancel and tower are 15th century.
Old house at Catmere End, Strethall, Essex
Old house at Catmere End, Strethall, Essex
Seamans Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
Seamans Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
Green Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
Green Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
St Peter's, Littlebury Green St Peter's was set up as a chapel of ease to save residents the trek to the parish church in Littlebury. It was assembled from a kit which came complete with stained glass windows.
St Peter's, Littlebury Green
St Peter's was set up as a chapel of ease to save residents the trek to the parish church in Littlebury. It was assembled from a kit which came complete with stained glass windows.
Public byway to Free Wood and beyond
Public byway to Free Wood and beyond
Strethall: St Mary Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Strethall: St Mary
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary's church tower Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it's not easy to get a picture of the whole building. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Strethall: St Mary's church tower
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it's not easy to get a picture of the whole building. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary - the porch Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Strethall: St Mary - the porch
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it is difficult to get a picture of the whole building, especially from the shadows on a bright September morning. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Strethall: St Mary
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it is difficult to get a picture of the whole building, especially from the shadows on a bright September morning. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands amid trees next to a farm at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Strethall: St Mary
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands amid trees next to a farm at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
St Mary, Strethall, Essex
St Mary, Strethall, Essex
St Mary, Strethall, Essex
St Mary, Strethall, Essex
St Mary, Strethall, Essex
St Mary, Strethall, Essex
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Littlebury is located at Grid Ref: TL5039 (Lat: 52.031826, Lng: 0.190666)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

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